Private Middle School in Houston | BISH

OUR INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

A leading private Middle School in Houston, Texas, BIS Houston guides our students through the transition from Primary to High School, helping them to make critical choices about who they are, what they aspire to be, and how they intend to get there. Our immersive Middle School curriculum will ensure your child acquires the academic knowledge and personal qualities they need to succeed at IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) level.

BIS HOUSTON'S MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

At BIS Houston private Middle School, we believe that learning should be about inspiration, passion, curiosity, trial and error, personal discovery, and new opportunities.

Our bespoke international Middle School curriculum has been designed to ensure our students feel supported, challenged, and empowered through opportunities to discover who they are and how they learn best. Students are exposed to a broad, balanced, and rigorous academic programme, which prepares them for High School.

THE GOALS OF OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The BIS Houston Middle School curriculum has been carefully designed to guide our students through the transition to High School. As such, it has several defined goals.

All students will be inspired to take responsibility for their own learning.
All students will be supported to meet the developmental needs of a middle schooler.
All students will be exposed to a broad and balanced learning programme that provides authentic opportunities and real-world experiences, which prepare them for the next phase of school and beyond.
All students will gain an understanding of how they learn best and what they can do to become effective, passionate, lifelong learners.
All students will work collaboratively with peers and staff, as they co-construct their learning.

AREAS OF LEARNING

To ensure our international Middle School students meet these goals, our curriculum is organised into nine distinct areas of learning.

Our nine areas of learning:

Language and Literature.
World Languages.
Humanities.
Science.
Math.
Design Thinking.
Performing Arts (Music, Drama, and Dance).
Core Physical Education.
Enrichment.

A HIGH-QUALITY MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION

BIS Houston’s Middle School curriculum is drawn from internationally recognised sources, ensuring our students gain the knowledge and understanding they need to successfully progress to the next academic stage. Our curriculum also gives students the opportunity to identify and develop their passions across key disciplines.

We consistently review our Middle School curriculum to ensure it aligns with the demands of the UK’s International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career-related Programmes. We also make sure our programmes build upon the skillsets developed at Primary School.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

A TYPICAL DAY AT BIS HOUSTON

Whether it’s in a Student Leadership meeting, during a lunchtime game of soccer, or while running through Texas Mock Trial, our Middle School students' days are filled with moments of growth and independence.

MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD

We begin every day by coming together with our Bulldog community, as we listen to and support each other, so we can be ready for a full day of learning. Our voice in the student body is important – we’ll speak during Student Leadership meetings, house events, or assemblies.

ENCOURAGING WELL-BEING

IN OUR OWN HANDS, IN OUR OWN WORDS

Moving between neighbourhoods and collaborative spaces, our state-of-the-art campus encourages us to enquire and collaborate. Because we have the freedom to lead our learning, we can explore the impact of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), design a landscape using Desmos, or bring literature to life.

OWNING OUR LEARNING

JUST BEING US

During midday lunch, we relax and refuel over a nutritious meal in the Boma. We have quality time with our friends, and we can play sports, catch up with teachers in the Agora, or run a meeting among our UNICEF club, so we plan sustainable initiatives.

RELAXING AND REFUELLING

FLOURISHING WITH CREATIVITY

Whether we're filming presentations in the green-screen room, acting out scenes in the Black Box theatre, combining art and tech, or honing our opening statements for the Texas mock trial, creativity abounds! We're always finding inventive ways to use our skills and talents.

DEEPENING SKILLS, ENRICHING TALENTS

GOING THE EXTRA MILE

After school, we'll jump into the activities we love to explore. Whether we’re building products in the makerspace, representing our school on the pitch, chairing an MUN committee, or rehearsing in the theatre, we're always cultivating our passions.

PURSUING INTERESTS AND GOALS

POWERING YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT

One of the leading private Middle Schools in Houston, we work tirelessly to inspire and empower each student to fulfil their unique potential. In a vibrant, modern setting, our specialist subject teachers will build an excellent relationship with your child, ensuring they’re supported, engaged, and confidently working towards their goals.

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